Senior Medical Coder - ICD/Trauma Expert

highmarkhealth; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Pennsylvania seeks a skilled Hospital Coder to review medical records, assign accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, and ensure compliant documentation.

You will abstract data for reporting, support cash flow through timely coding, mentor teammates, and participate in process improvements while staying current with ICD guideline updates.

Requires CCS or CIC, 5 years hospital coding, and strong data entry; HIPAA compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• 5 years in Hospital Coding.
• 1 year in Trauma hospital coding.
• CCS or CIC certification required.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Understanding of computer applications.
• Ability to work with health care team.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medical information to determine appropriate ICD codes.
• Abstracts data elements for statistical requests and enters coded information.
• Manages cash flow related to unbilled coding reports.
• Keeps updated on ICD guideline changes and applies training.
• Acts as a mentor and subject matter expert to others.
• Participates in process improvement with coding team and management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Data entry

Computer applications

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CCS or CIC certification

Associate's degree in Health Information Management or related field (preferred)

Job description

Highmark Health in Pennsylvania seeks a skilled Hospital Coder to review medical records, assign accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, and ensure compliant documentation.

You will abstract data for reporting, support cash flow through timely coding, mentor teammates, and participate in process improvements while staying current with ICD guideline updates.

Requires CCS or CIC, 5 years hospital coding, and strong data entry; HIPAA compliance is essential.